Coke Studio Africa Makes an Epic Return to Your TV Screens this August

August 10, 2017

Coke Studio is doing things a little differently this year and introduces Coke Studio Africa 2017 to your TV screens on Saturday, 12 August at 6:05pm on e.tv.

Don’t miss this new edition which sees The Coca-Cola Company, through their music flagship show Coke Studio, merging Coke Studio Africa and Coke Studio South Africa into one, bigger, better Coke Studio Africa 2017.

The first episode is jam packed with creative collaborations from the likes of South Africa’s Hip Hop maven Nasty C and Nigeria’s Runtown performing some legendary covers and creating a new, original track.

Kenya’s Khaligraph Jones and Rwanda’s Bruce Melody thrill with a throwback performance and a big break show stopper by Tanzania’s Alikiba, Nigeria’s Patoranking and Ozane from Togo rounds off the cross-continental talent for the evening.

“This hit African music show is sure to bring together the continent’s numerous colourful and diverse cultures in a way that only music can. Coca-Cola South Africa is thrilled to be in its third year of providing African artists with a platform to discover and create, with the support of our longstanding relationship with e.tv. This season promises to introduce some new music styles to new audiences, for the very first time, bringing people together in a uniquely Coca-Cola way,” says Sharon Keith, Marketing Director for Coca-Cola Southern and East Africa.

Like the previous editions, Coke Studio aims to inspire and introduce Africa’s music talents to a wider audience through interaction, collaboration and cooperation amongst artists and producers, while also building a strong connection with Africa’s young and growing population.

“Africa is full of great music talent across a wide range of communities, cities and countries, and Coke Studio Africa 2017 aims give these artists wider exposure, while enabling them to create inspirational new sounds,” conclude Keith.

To keep up with all Coke Studio Africa related information including artists, collaborations, lyrics and on-air dates, follow the hashtag #CokeStudioAfrica or find us online at the following pages:

Coke Studio AfricaCoke Studio Africa is a non-competitive music collaboration show, which seeks to bring together, and celebrate the diversity of African music and talent. It also gives upcoming artists the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent. It brings together artists from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through musical fusion.